About Quantum at Stony Brook

At Stony Brook University, we’re shaping the future of quantum technology — from ultra-secure communications to next-gen computing and advanced materials. Our work spans campuses and disciplines, powered by cutting-edge infrastructure and partnerships with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Columbia University, and Yale University.

We're building the nation’s largest Quantum Internet Test Bed, starting with a five-node network on Long Island and anchored by our Quantum Internet Control Room on campus. This effort will provide the basis for the $13 million project overseen by the Long Island Quantum Internet Center, based at Stony Brook in collaboration with Brookhaven Lab.

Stony Brook is also leading the SCY-QNet initiative — a wide-area, 10-node quantum network connecting labs at Stony Brook, Columbia, Yale, and BNL through quantum entanglement and repeaters. Backed by the National Science Foundation’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program, SCY-QNet is designed to demonstrate real-world quantum advantage and lay the groundwork for a future Quantum Internet.

But quantum at Stony Brook goes beyond infrastructure. It’s a university-wide, interdisciplinary movement spanning physics, engineering, chemistry, materials science, and computer science. Our researchers are pioneering new quantum materials, devices, and algorithms — and our commitment extends to preparing the next generation of quantum talent.

From the only master’s program in quantum physics in New York State to hands-on training across K-12 and higher education, we’re developing the workforce needed to power the quantum economy. Right here on Long Island, we’re living the quantum future — and daring to lead it.